PSU Police were on scene with a heavy smoke condition in the North American Refractories Building. Chief 501 (Triebold) initially took command of the incident. Engine 512 arrived on scene and the crew made entry into the building. Captain 591 (DeArmitt) reported a heavy smoke condition with visible fire showing upon entry. The crew made quick work of the fire which was continued to a large wooden box. The box contained an experiment involving hay and heat distribution.

Additional responding apparatus to the incident were Engine 514, Truck 517, Command 5 and Ambulance 25. Crews were on the scene for approximately two hours.